Shashank Upadhye
Pune
Summary
Engineering/Technical Project Manager with 12+ years of experience delivering automotive electronics (OHC HMIs, climate ECUs/panels, VW/Škoda touch) from concept to SOP. Lead cross-functional teams of 5 or more; own schedule, risk, and phase gates; drive DFMEA/DFM-DFT and EMC closure (BCI/RI/ESD) to keep DVP/SOP on track. Hands-on in 12 V power, LIN/CAN, and diagnostics; manage suppliers, EMS, ODM, APQP, PPAP, and VAVE. Clear communicator and people leader—exec-level updates, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and mentoring—plus IoT-aware (BLE/Wi-Fi).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Grupo Antolin Design and Business Services Pvt Ltd
Pune
09.2024 - Current
- Improved interior lighting electronics program outcomes by leading cross-functional team.
- Instituted weekly reviews and defined RASIC ownership, raising on-time gate hits by 20%.
- Developed integrated schedule and maintained risk register while ensuring lab readiness for critical timelines.
- Resolved EMC issues via expedited pre-compliance tests and design optimizations, decreasing re-tests by around 26%.
- Engaged daily with EMS/ODM and suppliers to negotiate optimal lead times and solutions.
- Performed DFM/DFT assessments plus DVT readiness checks to mitigate late project challenges.
Implemented VAVE strategies to reduce BoM costs while preserving performance standards.
- Updated OEMs regularly on project status, risks, and actions to sustain confidence during triage processes.
Assistant Manager
Antolin Design and Business Services Pvt Ltd
Pune
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Architected OHC, lighting, and climate electronics; performed DFMEA and EMC pre-compliance evaluations.
- Mentored four plus engineers, standardizing checklists, review mechanisms, processes, library management and templates to improve success rates.
- Led development for Mahindra M110, M310, W610, Tata Safari, Harrier, and VW/Skoda programs.
Lead engineer - Hardware
Alten India Private limited (Grupo Antolin Design and Business Services Pvt Ltd)
Pune
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Architected OHC, lighting, and climate electronics; conducted DFMEA and EMC pre-compliance evaluations.
- Mentored four engineers, standardizing checklists and processes to enhance success rates.
- Spearheaded development of Mahindra M110, M310, W610, Tata Safari, Harrier, and VW/Skoda programs.
Technical lead
Behr Hella Thermo-Controls India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2015 - 04.2023
Key Projects. Core Responsibilities.
- Climate Control ECU (Black Box): HW lead for power topology, battery interface, and wake sources (IGN/CAN/LIN) — Mahindra: S201 (XUV300), S110 (eKUV100); VinFast: VN24 (Lux SA2.0), VFe35, VFe36; in-flight VFe33/VFe34s; Renault-Nissan: P1310.
- Climate Control Panels (Manual/Electric/Automatic): HMI electronics (push buttons, rotary knobs, LEDs) — Mahindra: S101 (KUV100), U301/U215 (TUV100), S106 (KUV100 refresh), S110 (eKUV100); Tata: Y1 CVBU (Ultra/Prima/Winger), X4 ETC (Punch/Altroz); Renault-Nissan: HHA (Captur), PB1D.
- Touch Control Panels: VW/Škoda MQB27 platform (Kushaq, Slavia) — touch electronics design and validation.
- Own HW architecture, schematics, component selection; WCCA awareness, and design reviews.
- Design 12 V power/protection (crank, surge, load-dump), signal integrity, and protection networks.
- Define and validate CAN/LIN interfaces and wake strategy (IGN/CAN/LIN).
- Plan and close EMI/EMC (pre-comp, BCI/RI/ESD) with targeted fixes, and lab coordination.
- Drive DFMEA, requirements, and change control (PLM), and DVP/validation readiness.
- Lead supplier/EMS engagement: DFM/DFT, build readiness, bring-up, and issue closure.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor junior hardware engineers.
- Interface with OEMs for status, risks, and sign-offs; support APQP, PPAP deliverables.
- Tools: Altium, LTspice/PSPICE; familiarity with Teamcenter/DOORS (or equivalent).
Application Engineer
Millennium Semiconductor
Pune
03.2014 - 07.2015
Design Engineer
Kalpak Grafiks
Pune
10.2013 - 02.2014
Design Engineer
Innlink Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Kolhapur
01.2012 - 06.2013
Research Assistant
New India Scale Company.
Kolhapur
06.2011 - 12.2011
Education
B.E. - Electronics
Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering
Kolhapur06.2012
Diploma - Industrial Electronics
New Polytechnic
Kolhapur06.2008
S.S.C. - Panhala
Panhala Public School
Panhala06.2005
Skills
Core skills:
program and people leadership (teams of 5 or more), project planning and risk, phase gates (EVT, DVT, PVT), DVP management, DFMEA, DFM/DFT, EMC/ESD (BCI/RI), HW architecture (12 V power, LED drivers), LIN/CAN and diagnostics, requirements and change control (PLM), supplier, EMS, and ODM management, VAVE and cost down, APQP and PPAP, WCCA awareness, IoT (BLE/Wi-Fi, telemetry and OTA)
Tools and platforms:
Altium Designer, Cadence, KiCAD, EASYEDA, LTspice/PSPICE, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, Teamcenter PLM, MS Project, Jira/RTC, DOORS, oscilloscope/logic analyzer, power analyzer, and bench supplies, LISN/EMC pre-comp setup, Python (automation), Excel (advanced), and Visual Studio
Communication and leadership:
Executive-level status and risk updates, stakeholder alignment, vendor negotiation, conflict resolution, mentoring and coaching, RASIC, and review cadence setup, data-driven decision-making
Certification
1. Successfully concluded the Functional Safety Certification Program aligned with ISO 26262:2018 2nd Edition, Level 1.
2. Successfully completed the training IATF 16949:2016 internal auditor training for the automotive QMS.
Accomplishments
- New business wins: led technical solution and customer engagement contributing to program acquisition year year year
- DVP issue closure: resolved high-risk test blockers on Program, safeguarding SOP Year.
- Engineering standards: created review checklists/templates adopted by the team/site year.
- Best product cost optimization (2020–21): delivered measurable BoM/process savings; awarded 'Excellence in Product Cost Optimization'
- Project Agility (2020–21): brought Tata X4 ETC to completion on time and within budget under aggressive timelines
- Certificate of Merit (Complex Automation): recognized by Innlink Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Kolhapur (owner: a former space scientist) for outstanding contributions to a complex automation project
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Grupo Antolin Design and Business Services Pvt Ltd
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Antolin Design and Business Services Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - 09.2024
Lead engineer - Hardware
Alten India Private limited (Grupo Antolin Design and Business Services Pvt Ltd)
05.2023 - 09.2023
Technical lead
Behr Hella Thermo-Controls India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 04.2023
Application Engineer
Millennium Semiconductor
03.2014 - 07.2015
Design Engineer
Kalpak Grafiks
10.2013 - 02.2014
Design Engineer
Innlink Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 06.2013
Research Assistant
New India Scale Company.
06.2011 - 12.2011
B.E. - Electronics
Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering
Diploma - Industrial Electronics
New Polytechnic
S.S.C. - Panhala
Panhala Public School
Awards
- Excellence in Product Cost Optimization, 2020-2021
- Project Agility Achievement, 2020-2021
- Certificate of Merit for Complex Automation Project, Honored by the former space scientist and owner of Innlink Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Kolhapur.
- National-Level Achievement in PCB Designing, Electrofest 2K11, Kolhapur
- Consolation Prize in Thinkquest Hardware Challenge, National Level, Mumbai Central, Mumbai
Projects
- Ambient lighting & OHC/Lamps (Mahindra, Tata): Delivered electronics for Ambient Light Modules, Overhead Consoles, and dome/reading lamps—Mahindra: M110, M310, W610; Tata: Sierra, Avinya, Curvv, Safari, Harrier.
- Exterior dynamic lit grille – PoC (Tata): Led rapid prototype using high-power LEDs with animated “welcome” effect; demonstrated feasibility to replace mechanical grille.
- Climate Control ECUs (“black box”): HW lead for power topology and wake sources (IGN/CAN/LIN); programs for Mahindra: S201 (XUV300), S110 (eKUV100); VinFast: VN24 (Lux SA2.0), VFe35, VFe36 (in-flight VFe33/VFe34s); Renault-Nissan: P1310.
- Climate control panels (manual/electric/automatic): HMI electronics (push buttons, rotary knobs, LEDs) for Mahindra: S101 (KUV100), U301/U215 (TUV100), S106 (KUV100 refresh), S110 (eKUV100); Tata: Y1 CVBU (Ultra/Prima/Winger), X4 ETC (Punch/Altroz); Renault-Nissan: HHA (Captur), PB1D.
- Touch control panels (Škoda/VW – MQB27): Designed and validated touch-panel electronics for Kushaq and Slavia. Touch climate control head unit for the Tata Safari, Harrier, Punch, etc.
References
References available upon request.